Brendan Rodgers has praised Ange Postecoglou after the former Celtic boss won the UEFA Europa League with Tottenham last night. It was a huge moment for Spurs, who hadn’t won a trophy in 17 years. Ange’s team beat Manchester United 1-0 to lift the Europa League in a tense final

Postecoglou has faced harsh criticism from the English media all season. Some have said that he would be sacked. Others called him a clown and doubted his style of football. But Ange stayed true to his beliefs, and in the end, he proved his doubters wrong with a European trophy in his second season at the club.

Rodgers, on the other hand, is preparing for Celtic’s Scottish Cup Final this weekend against Aberdeen, but made time to talk about Ange’s success—speaking kindly and showing real respect for the man he replaced at Celtic in 2023.

He said: (Celtic FC), “Yeah, it was brilliant.

“I am so pleased for Ange on a personal level. It has obviously been a tough season, and he has had to cope with a lot of nonsense this year.

“So, to see him happy at the end of the game and the team, I was so pleased for him.”

Celtic fans will have watched Ange’s success with pride last night. He brought joy back to Celtic during his time at the club, winning five trophies in two years and rebuilding the team after a poor covid season. Many supporters still speak fondly of his time in Glasgow to this day.

Now, with a European trophy added to his name, Ange’s reputation continues to grow. Brendan Rodgers’ words show that those in football understand what he’s gone through—and admire the way he’s handled it.

Postecoglou may have left Celtic nearly two years ago, but the club and supporters are still very much enjoying his success. His win in Europe is not just a win for Tottenham—it’s a reminder of the quality Celtic had in their dugout. And Rodgers, now leading the Hoops again, made it clear he was cheering Ange on all the way.